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INDUSTRIES WE SERVE:
– FASHION, APPAREL & FOOTWEAR
OUR ATTORNEYS
Our attorneys are experienced and skilled, service-oriented
and business-friendly. We consider issues from an
international perspective, where appropriate, and make
– FINANCE AND INSURANCE
every effort to provide practical, cost-efficient advice aligned
with the business needs of our clients. Our legal services are
supported by innovative tools and technologies, including
– LIFE SCIENCES, BIOTECHNOLOGY,
AND MEDICAL DEVICES
our proprietary international trademark watch services, our
affiliated ICANN-accredited domain registrar,
LadasDomains, and our online client access platform for IP
– CONSUMER AND INDUSTRIAL GOODS
portfolio management, Ladas Exchange.
– FOOD AND BEVERAGE
DIVERSE CLIENT AND INDUSTRY BASE
– ELECTRONICS AND SOFTWARE
Ladas & Parry’s diverse client base has included over 300 of
the Fortune 500 companies, and ranges from high-profile,
multinational corporations to small and medium-sized
– MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
enterprises.
– MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
GLOBAL LEADER IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Founded in New York in 1912 by British patent agent
– TRANSPORTATION, HOSPITALITY
& LEISURE
Lawrence Langner, Ladas & Parry has over a century of
experience as a leader in global intellectual property law.
With offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Virginia,
– UNIVERSITIES & RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS
– & OTHERS
London, and Munich, our firm enjoys a far-reaching
international reputation and an impressive history. We have
a deep understanding of international intellectual property
law and stay on the cutting edge of legal developments in
every country in the world.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L P E R S P E C T I V E
AS AN ENTERPRISE GROWS, ITS NEED FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
PROTECTION EXPANDS.
Our law firm represents owners of IP rights at every stage of development, both domestically and internationally. Our broad range of experience includes all aspects of patent, design, trademark, trade secret,
domain name and copyright law, as well as related areas such as entertainment law, security interests in
intellectual property, licensing, franchising, e-commerce and Web 2.0 issues.
We have managed high-profile, global IP portfolios for decades. With six offices in the United States and
European Union, we handle substantial legal projects with a business-friendly approach. We tailor our
services to support our clients’ objectives, within their budgetary requirements, while protecting their
most valuable IP assets worldwide.
THE LADAS ADVANTAGE
• Strategic counsel with comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property laws and practices in
• the United States and throughout the world
• Attorneys that always consider advantages and disadvantages of pursuing legal activities, while
• providing clients with the required risk assessment they need to make informed decisions
• International perspective and solid relationships in almost 200 jurisdictions throughout the
• world give us insight into intellectual property law as it evolves
• Dedication to client service that has kept us at the forefront of our profession for over
• 100 years
LADAS & PARRY OFFERS EXPERTISE IN ALL AREAS
OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
UTILITY PATENTS & UTILITY MODELS
DESIGN PATENTS & DESIGN REGISTRATIONS
Our attorneys have vast experience in utility
We have extensive global experience guiding
patents and utility models in all areas of
clients in protecting product designs as
technology, including electrical, mechanical,
consumers place greater attention on the look
chemical, and biotechnology arts, as well as
and feel of the products they purchase.
computer and telecommunications-related
Jurisdictions around the world not only vary in
hardware and software, internet and
the types of protection that are available for
e-commerce, business methods, and
designs, but also differ on the strength of
semiconductor devices. We offer a well-
protection afforded. We advise our clients on
rounded global perspective to clients’ concerns
the best means, or combination of means, for
across a wide scope of industries, applying
protecting their product designs in a particular
cost-effective strategies to secure protection
country, region, or worldwide.
aligned with our clients’ business goals.
LITIGATION & ENFORCEMENT
TRADEMARKS, BRANDS, TRADE DRESS,
GEOGRAPHIC INDICATIONS
Our award-winning Litigation & Enforcement
From logos to product configurations,
Group, with highly ranked, seasoned litigators,
storefronts to slogans, trademarks protect a
concentrates on protecting the valuable
company’s identity and reputation. Ladas &
intellectual property rights of our clients, and
Parry’s award-winning Trademark Group has
ensuring that these rights are secure from
successfully protected clients’ brands worldwide
infringement. We work closely with clients to
for generations with a full range of trademark
learn the intricacies of their business and we
services. Our attorneys assist clients in
draw upon a wide array of resources, including
evaluating and selecting trademarks for
both governmental and non-governmental
registration based on their business needs.
entities, to customize enforcement programs
We conduct and opine on trademark clearance
to suit each client’s needs. We also advise
searches covering single or multiple
clients on how to avoid costly infringement
jurisdictions, secure registrations, and
claims by others and help them achieve
manage portfolios of all sizes.
favorable early resolution of their intellectual
property disputes.
IP:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
COPYRIGHT & ENTERTAINMENT
Intellectual property and intangible assets
Our attorneys are well-versed in the application
form the basis of most corporate wealth in the
of copyright law across a wide range of products
industrialized world and a growing portion of
including technology, fashion and jewelry
the wealth in developing nations. We are
designs, motion pictures, computer software
pioneers in the commercialization, exploitation,
and mobile apps, literary and musical works,
securitization, and licensing of these rights.
books, catalogs, product labeling, and toys. In
Our award-winning Mergers, Acquisitions &
addition, we counsel production companies,
Licensing Group provides global expertise in
motion picture companies, artists, models,
commercial transactions involving any type
entertainers, designers, comedians, writers,
of IP rights, ensuring that our clients’ rights
and their estates regarding how best to protect
and the value of their IP are maximized in each
their character rights or rights of publicity/pri-
transaction, whether we serve a supporting role
vacy, where available, and to ensure that they
in a larger deal or we handle the entire
are being properly compensated from third
transaction within our firm.
parties who use their names or likenesses. We
advise clients regarding the protection and
TRADE SECRETS
enforcement of their rights, negotiation
Sometimes the best way to protect valuable
strategy, and contract drafting and disputes.
information and practices is to keep them
secret. Our attorneys analyze the property
DIGITAL BRANDS
for which protection is sought, and advise
More than ever before, brands grow and
regarding the decision to maintain information
commercial success is achieved in real-time
and practices as trade secrets instead of
and in the digital space. We counsel our clients
disclosing them in patents or other disclosures,
in all aspects of how the internet affects their
and how to best preserve the secrets to
intellectual property and brand identities,
maximize protection under the law.
protecting their interests through proactive
portfolio management, defensive programs
and aggressive enforcement.
SERVICE CATEGORIES
Ladas & Parry’s wide range of IP expertise enables us to efficiently tailor services to fit clients’ needs
CLEARANCE, SELECTION, PRE-FILING
OPINIONS & STRATEGIC COUNSELING
MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL, AND CHAIN
OF TITLE
- Trademark Searches and Opinions on
Availability for Use and/or Registration
- Trademark Declarations of Use, Renewals and
Incontestability Declarations
- Pre-Filing Registration Strategies
- Patentability and Freedom to Operate
Opinions
- Utility and Design Patent Drafting
- Copyrightability Opinions
- Comprehensive Global IP Strategies
- Valuation and Monetization of IP Rights
- Evaluation and Drafting of Branding
Guidelines
- Counseling Regarding Notice, Marking and
Attribution
IP AUDITING & MANAGEMENT
- IP Rights Audits
- Due Diligence
- Trademark Gap Coverage Analysis
- Domain Name Audits*
- Education & Direct Counseling for Client
Personnel, including Non-Legal, Business
Personnel
• Direct Renewal with the Trademark Offices
of All Countries that Allow It
• Online Platform for Clients to Track
Deadlines and Instruct Renewals 24/7
MONITORING & CUSTOMS
DISPUTES, ENFORCEMENT, DEFENSE
- Recordal of IP Rights with Customs
- Cease and Desist Letters
Throughout the World
- International Watch Services
- Registration with the Trademark
Clearinghouse and Domains Protected Marks
List (DPML)* for New gTLD Domain Names
- Trademark Declarations of Notoriety or Fame
TRANSACTIONS & MONETIZATION
- Recordal of Assignments, Changes of
Corporate Name/Address, Mergers and other
Title transfers
- Monetization Strategy Counseling
- Domain Name Renewal*
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Valuation
- Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures
APPLICATIONS, PROSECUTION, REGISTRATION
- Preparation, Filing and Prosecution of
Applications for IP Rights in All Jurisdictions
- Domain Name Registration*
COMPLIANCE & POLICIES
- Product Labeling
- Website Terms and Conditions of Service
- Due Diligence
- Security Interests and Collateralization
- Drafting and Negotiation of IP Agreements
• Work-for-Hire Agreements
• Licenses
• Assignments
• Settlement Agreements
- Website Privacy Policies
• Trademark Consents and Coexistence
Agreements
- Data Security and Privacy Counseling
• Trade Secret & Non-Disclosure Agreements
- University IP Policies
- Education, Evaluation, and Comprehensive
Auditing of Licensees
* Service provided by LadasDomains, our affiliated, ICANN-accredited domain name registrar.
- Infringement Opinions
- Trademark Coexistence Searches
- Litigation
- Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration,
and Mediation
- Domain Name dispute resolution including
Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy & Uniform
Rapid Suspension Proceedings
- Trademark Opposition, Objection and
Cancellation Proceedings
- Patent Opposition and Cancellation
Proceedings, Including Post-Grant Review
and Patent Inter Partes Review
- Patent Ex Parte Reexamination
- Internet Notice and Takedown Requests and
the DMCA
- Reports of Violations of Social Media Website
Terms & Conditions
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
We offer live, in-person and webinar educational programs to support our clients’
needs with training for their in-house
counsel, paralegals, marketing personnel,
and other staff. We also offer similar programs in collaboration with firms, agents,
companies, and associations in other
jurisdictions.
IP ANCILLARY SERVICES
LADAS DOMAINS
DOMAIN NAMES ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
As an ICANN-accredited domain registrar and digital brand management company,
Ladas Domains provides a cost-effective, best-in-class avenue to securing and
protecting domain names. Our domain management services are delivered with a focus
on personalized service and expert oversight, a combination no other law firm, registrar,
or brand management department can offer.
Using Ladas Domains can save your organization expense in domain registration and
management costs while providing unmatched service, protection, and security.
LADAS DOMAINS PROVIDES:
– WORLDWIDE DOMAIN REGISTRATION
– WEBSITE CONTENT MONITORING
– FULFILMENT OF LOCAL PRESENCE
REQUIREMENTS
– CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING
DOMAIN PORTFOLIOS
– DOMAIN ACQUISITION SERVICES
– COMPETITIVE PRICING
– ACCESS TO LADAS & PARRY LLP BRAND
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
– PERSONALIZED PORTFOLIO
& TECH SUPPORT
LADAS & PARRY WATCH SERVICES
Watch services are an essential part of an effective
trademark maintenance and enforcement program.
Ladas & Parry’s proprietary watch services provide
subscribers with timely alerts regarding potentially
conflicting trademarks, company names, domain
names and social media handles as they are published
for opposition, cancellation and other action
throughout the world.
- International Trademarks
- Company Names
- One Country Only Trademarks
- U.S. Only Trademarks
- U.S. Early Alert Trademarks
- U.S. State Trademarks
KNOWLEDGEABLE
- Non-Latin Character Trademarks
Backed by a century of global IP experience.
- Applicant (Trademarks by Applicant)
EXPERIENCED
Over 70 years of global watch service leadership.
- Color Trademarks
COMPREHENSIVE
- Competitor Class (All Trademarks
Searching registers in over 200 jurisdictions around
the world.
RELIABLE
Filed in Class)
- Internet
- Domain Names
Searching executed by trained professionals using
customized software, not dependent on automation and
software alone.
FLEXIBLE
Searching strategies established with subscribers and
modified as needed at no extra cost.
- Social Media
ACCOLADES
EXCELLENCE
Corporate Livewire IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
2015 M&A Awards: Global IP Law Firm of the Year – USA
2015 M&A Awards: Excellence in Intellectual Property Transactions - USA
RECENT RECOGNITIONS
CURRENT AS OF APRIL 8, 2015
MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / IP STARS:
- 2015: U.S. Trademark Prosecution (“Tier 3”); U.S. Patent Prosecution (“Tier 4”)
- Numerous Attorneys Recognized as “IP Stars” in 2015
- 2014: U.S. Trademark Prosecution (“Tier 3”); U.S. Patent Prosecution (“Tier 4”); NY Trademark
Prosecution (“highly recommended”); NY Trademark Contentious (“recommended”); NY Patent
Prosecution (“highly recommended”); NY Patent Contentious (“recommended”); IL Intellectual
Property (“highly recommended”)
- Numerous Attorneys Recognized as “IP Stars” in 2014
- 2013: U.S. Trademark Prosecution (“recommended”); U.S. Patent Prosecution (“recommended”); NY
Trademark Prosecution (“highly recommended, Tier 1”); NY Trademark Contentious (“recommended,
Tier 1”); NY Patent Prosecution (“highly recommended, Tier 1”); NY Patent Contentious
(“recommended, Tier 1”)
- 2012: Trademark Prosecution U.S. (“Tier 5”); Trademark Prosecution Northeast Region (“Tier 3”)
ACQUISITION INTERNATIONAL
- 2014: Intellectual Property Awards: IP Rights Maintenance Law Firm of the Year
- 2014: Intellectual Property Awards: Chemical Patent Law Firm of the Year
- 2014: Legal Awards: Trademark Team of the Year - New York, Best for Social Media Strategy - USA
- 2012: M&A Awards: International Trademark Specialist of the Year
- 2012: Legal Awards: New York Trademark Law firm of the Year
CORPORATE LIVEWIRE
- 2015: M&A Awards: Global IP Law Firm of the Year – USA
- 2015: M&A Awards: Excellence in Intellectual Property Transactions - USA
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TODAY:
- 2015: “Top Patent Firms, Prosecution” ranked no. 61
- 2014: “Top Trademark Firms,” ranked no. 11
- 2013: “Top Trademark Firms,” ranked no. 10
- 2012: “Top Trademark Firms,” ranked no. 10
- 2011: “Top Trademark Firms,” ranked no. 9
- 2010: “Top Trademark Firms,” ranked no. 21
WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW 1000: WORLD’S LEADING TRADEMARK PROFESSIONALS:
- 2014: United States – New York
• Recognized for Enforcement & Litigation
• Recognized for Prosecution & Strategy
• “Brand owners seeking long-term custodians for their marks cannot afford to ignore dedicated IP
• outfit Ladas & Parry. Conducting large-scale registrations and managing complex transactions with
• a practiced hand, it is home to a number of “amazing” attorneys, including Dennis Prahl. The
• president of the firm’s domain name registry, this leading prosecutor manages international filings
• and internet issues for a mix of multinationals and sole practitioners.”
EXPERT LEGAL GUIDES:
- 2014: Numerous Trademark Practitioners Recognized
- 2014: Women in Business Law
- 2013: Patent Practitioners
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